Bobcat Dental brings decades of dental experience to the greater Celina area—along with a broad range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic services to meet the needs of every member of your family. Just as importantly, our wealth of experience comes with a commitment to affordability. We’ll be happy to explain all recommended services, estimated costs and insurance coverage with you up front to help you make an informed decision. We can also outline a payment plan to fit your budget if needed. From regular check-ups to advanced cosmetic procedures, our exceptional care is sure to make you smile.

Preventive Services
In addition to everyday oral care habits like brushing and flossing, the best way to avoid unnecessary time in the dentist’s chair is to make it a priority to come in for your necessary check-ups and cleanings. Preventive services at Bobcat Dental include:

• Comprehensive dental exams
• Routine teeth cleaning for children and adults
• Deep cleanings to help treat periodontal (gum) disease
• Digital X-rays for instant viewing by staff and patient
• Dental sealants to guard against decay in the deep grooves of back teeth
• In-depth patient education, especially for younger patients
• Oral cancer screenings
• Custom professional-grade mouth guards for any patient who plays contact sports

Restorative & Corrective Services
Over time, your teeth often pay a high price for the stresses and strains of life—resulting in broken, chipped, stained or even missing teeth. But with Bobcat Dental’s advanced methods, we can effectively and comfortably correct a variety of problems, including:

• Tooth-colored fillings used on all teeth
• All-porcelain inlays, onlays and crowns
• Fixed bridges
• Full and partial dentures
• Root canals
• Dental implants
• NTI devices for TMJ and migraine sufferers
• Night guards for patients who grind or clench their teeth while sleeping
• Snore guards (treating sleep apnea)

Cosmetic Services
A healthy, attractive smile fosters confidence in all aspects of life. That's why we provide a wide range of elective cosmetic services, from the subtle vibrance of teeth whitening to more complex procedures like smile recontouring, crowns and veneers. And with our digital imaging system, we can even help you visualize your new smile ahead of time. Cosmetic services include:

• All-porcelain inlays, onlays and crowns
• In-office and take-home whitening systems
• Porcelain veneers for front teeth to fill in gaps and enhance color
• Full-mouth rehab—affixing crowns to upper, lower or all teeth to balance and correct the patient’s bite

Patient Comfort and Involvement
There's a lot to be said for today's advanced dental technology. For example, our intra-oral camera not only allows us to take a “visual tour” of your mouth, but also enables us to magnify, diagnose and discuss concerns in real time, right at your chairside. For the overly anxious patient, professionally monitored sleep sedation is available. We want you to be fully informed about your treatment—and fully at ease in our office. Bobcat Dental has:

• Intra-oral cameras in each room
• Digital X-ray system
• Computers chairside
• In-depth patient education
• Personal headphones/CD players
• Massage chairs for your comfort
• Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)/monitored sleep sedation

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Dental Services Q&A

What are all the computer screens in the exam rooms for?
Not only does today’s technology allow dentists and hygienists to work more effectively and efficiently—it also gives you, the patient, a front-row seat to every appointment. Bobcat Dental has computers in all patient rooms, along with an extra monitor on the left side of each dental chair for patients to see. Having dental X-rays? They’ll show up instantly on the monitors. Forgetting to floss? Your hygienist can use an intra-oral camera to show you the trouble spots. Gone are the days of handing patients a mirror and trying to show them what’s going on with their teeth! Now, a quick glance at the monitor reveals it all.

What’s the difference between digital X-rays and the traditional kind?
Since there’s no film to develop with digital X-ray technology, we’re able to view images instantly and manipulate contrast, brightness and size to get a better look at every detail. Not only are we able to catch tooth decay earlier with digital X-rays, but we’re able to do it more efficiently and with less radiation exposure to the patient.

Once I have cosmetic work done, what special care do I need to take?
If you’ve had a cosmetic treatment, especially on the front teeth, we do recommend wearing a night guard to help prevent nighttime clenching or grinding. We also encourage brushing and flossing as recommended and using oral rinses that contain fluoride.

What are the pros and cons of teeth whitening?
The pros are evident from the moment our patients see the results—they tend to smile more often, and more confidently. While there are few cons, some people can have a sensitivity to the whitening process. We have a desensitizing gel that we can dispense if needed.

How does in-office whitening compare with take-home whitening?
In-office whitening takes an hour and a half and offers visible results the same day. It’s a pricier option than take-home whitening, but the cost of the procedure includes the office visit, custom trays and whitening gel for boosting your whitening results.

Take-home whitening generally takes from 8 to 10 days but is more affordable than in-office whitening. With this option, patients use custom-made trays and special 35 percent whitening gel for 30 minutes each day until their smile reaches the desired level of brightness.

Can I get a custom mouth guard like the ones I’ve seen at Celina High School?
Absolutely! We can make a custom mouth guard for any patient who plays contact sports, rides off-road bicycles and motocross, or participates in other activities that could put your smile at risk. Each mouth guard is custom made in our office using a highly specialized machine to ensure a perfect fit.

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